Current Affairs 2026 Section 1 MCQs

Stay updated with the latest Current Affairs 2026 through our carefully curated Section 1. This section covers the most important national and international events, government schemes, economy, science & technology, sports, awards, appointments, defence, environment, international relations, and other exam-relevant topics. Designed for aspirants preparing for JKSSB, SSC, Banking, Railway, UPSC, JKPSC, Police, CUET, and other competitive exams, these notes provide concise explanations, factual updates, and expected MCQs to help you revise quickly and score higher in the General Awareness section.

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Question #181 Report Error
Vikram-1 is designed to carry payloads of up to how much weight to Low Earth Orbit?
A. 250 kg
B. 150 kg
C. 500 kg
D. 350 kg

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Vikram-1 is designed to carry small satellites weighing up to 350 kg to Low Earth Orbit.

Question #182 Report Error
Vikram-1's maiden mission will be launched from which spaceport?
A. Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram
B. Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota
C. Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station
D. Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Skyroot Aerospace is preparing to launch Vikram-1 from Sriharikota.

Question #183 Report Error
Who is the co-founder of Skyroot Aerospace?
A. Pawan Kumar Chandana and Naga Bharat Daka
B. Sivan K
C. K. Radhakrishnan
D. A.S. Kiran Kumar

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Skyroot Aerospace was founded in Hyderabad in 2018 by former ISRO scientists Pawan Kumar Chandana and Naga Bharat Daka.

Question #184 Report Error
Which Indian company signed an MoU with Finland's ICEYE to build and launch SAR satellite systems from India?
A. Pixxel
B. Skyroot Aerospace
C. Dhruva Space
D. Agnikul Cosmos

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
Agnikul Cosmos and Finland's ICEYE signed an MoU to explore building, launching and operating SAR satellite systems from India.

Question #185 Report Error
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated which semiconductor facility in Sanand, Gujarat on July 4, 2026?
A. Intel India Semiconductor Plant
B. AMD Chip Design Centre
C. Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test facility
D. CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test facility

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
PM Modi inaugurated the CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test facility in Sanand, Gujarat.

Question #186 Report Error
The CG Semi OSAT facility in Sanand has been developed with a total investment of over:
A. ₹5,000 crore
B. ₹10,000 crore
C. ₹7,500 crore
D. ₹15,000 crore

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The CG Semi facility has been developed with a total investment of over ₹7,500 crore.

Question #187 Report Error
PM Modi inaugurated the New Terminal Building at which airport in Rajasthan on July 4, 2026?
A. Jaipur Airport
B. Udaipur Airport
C. Bikaner Airport
D. Jodhpur Airport

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
PM Modi inaugurated the New Terminal Building at Jodhpur Airport worth ₹480 crore.

Question #188 Report Error
PM Modi launched the Modified UDAN Scheme in Jodhpur to accelerate which sector's development?
A. Aviation
B. Road
C. Shipping
D. Railway

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
PM Modi launched the Modified UDAN Scheme in Jodhpur to accelerate the next phase of aviation-led development.

Question #189 Report Error
PM Modi dedicated India's first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at which location?
A. Vadodara, Gujarat
B. Jaipur, Rajasthan
C. Sanand, Gujarat
D. Pachpadra, Balotra, Rajasthan

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
PM Modi dedicated India's first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra in Balotra, Rajasthan.

Question #190 Report Error
PM Modi laid the foundation stone for Phase 2 of the Jaipur Metro Rail Project with a total cost of over:
A. ₹13,000 crore
B. ₹10,000 crore
C. ₹20,000 crore
D. ₹15,000 crore

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
PM Modi laid the foundation stone for Phase 2 of the Jaipur Metro Rail Project with a total cost of over ₹13,000 crore.

Question #191 Report Error
Phase 2 of the Jaipur Metro will develop a north-south metro corridor of how many kilometres?
A. 46 km
B. 41 km
C. 36 km
D. 31 km

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
Under Phase 2, a 41-km north-south metro corridor will be developed from Prahladpura to Todi Mod.

Question #192 Report Error
PM Modi handed over appointment letters to approximately how many youths in Rajasthan on July 4, 2026?
A. 44,000
B. 35,000
C. 54,000
D. 64,000

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
PM Modi handed over appointment letters to around 54,000 youths recruited across various departments of the Government of Rajasthan.

Question #193 Report Error
PM Modi launched development projects worth approximately how much in Rajasthan on July 4, 2026?
A. ₹75,000 crore
B. ₹1.06 lakh crore
C. ₹50,000 crore
D. ₹1.5 lakh crore

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
PM Modi laid foundation and inaugurated development projects worth around ₹1.06 lakh crore in Rajasthan.

Question #194 Report Error
The Union Cabinet approved the construction of a six-lane road tunnel connecting Dwarka Expressway with which location in Delhi?
A. Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj
B. AIIMS, Delhi
C. Connaught Place
D. India Gate

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The Union Cabinet approved the construction of a six-lane road tunnel connecting Dwarka Expressway with Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj.

Question #195 Report Error
The six-lane Dwarka tunnel project in Delhi is estimated to cost approximately:
A. ₹5,000 crore
B. ₹11,000 crore
C. ₹7,000 crore
D. ₹9,000 crore

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The 8.1-km six-lane road tunnel project is estimated to cost nearly ₹7,000 crore.

Question #196 Report Error
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 52nd meeting of PRAGATI on which date in 2026?
A. June 22, 2026
B. June 26, 2026
C. June 24, 2026
D. June 28, 2026

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
PM Modi chaired the 52nd meeting of PRAGATI on June 24, 2026.

Question #197 Report Error
PRAGATI is an ICT-enabled multi-modal platform for:
A. Policy Review and Administrative Tracking
B. Planning and Resource Allocation for Growth
C. Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation
D. Public Grievance Redressal and Transparency

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
PRAGATI stands for Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation.

Question #198 Report Error
During the 52nd PRAGATI meeting, PM Modi reviewed infrastructure projects involving an investment of approximately:
A. ₹50,000 crore
B. ₹20,000 crore
C. ₹40,000 crore
D. ₹30,000 crore

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
PM Modi reviewed four major infrastructure projects involving an investment of around ₹30,000 crore.

Question #199 Report Error
PM Modi suggested leveraging emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, in the fight against which disease?
A. Dengue
B. COVID-19
C. Tuberculosis (TB)
D. Malaria

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
PM Modi highlighted the importance of leveraging emerging technologies, including AI, in the fight against tuberculosis.

Question #200 Report Error
PM Modi suggested involving NCC cadets and MY Bharat volunteers in which campaign?
A. Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
B. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
C. Digital India Campaign
D. TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
PM Modi suggested involving NCC cadets and MY Bharat volunteers in awareness campaigns, patient follow-up and community mobilisation efforts for TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.